Re: Tour De France 2012 thread

Really looking forward to this. On paper its Bradley Wiggins vs Cadel Evans but I wouldn't rule out a few dark horses coming through in the mountains. Wiggins has the form and the best team, Evans the experience. I'm hoping that defending champion Evans is one year too old to win this year.

Would be great to see Wiggins get a podium but he may never get a better chance to win this year, so for me he has to take the opportunity to win it. The route suits him and Contador and Schleck are both out. I would favour Contador to win when he returns next year. He maybe a drug cheat but cheats have won before and got away with it.

So, I open the door to my enemies, and ask could we wipe the slate clean,If they tell me to please go and fuck myself, you know you just can't win

Re: Tour De France 2012 thread

Sky have dominated so many races this year, its their team strength thats the key. If they can control the race pace on the big mountain stages for Brad then he has a great shout as he can take time in the TT stages. Issue is that Cav might suffer & have to look after himself on the sprint stages, instead of having his usual lead out train to deliver him 250m from the finish. Chris Froome is another quality Brit we should look out for.

Re: Tour De France 2012 thread

The USADA have charged 3 doctors this morning too, including the infamous Michele Ferrari, who used to be Armstrong's physician / advisor.

I must say, it doesn't look good for Armstrong. The amount of evidence against him is really starting to ramp up. The reason the FBI dropped their case is because most of the doping occured on European soil and they are only supposed to investigate crimes that take place within America. Its unlikely the CIA would pick up the baton to investigate Armstrong's European misdemeanours, so the USADA have instead.

Agree on Chris Froome. Came from nowhere to second overall in last years Vuelta. Also had a good ride in the Dauphine after injuries disrupted his early season preparation. He will be Wiggin's right hand man but could also ride himself into a top 5 or 10 position.

So, I open the door to my enemies, and ask could we wipe the slate clean,If they tell me to please go and fuck myself, you know you just can't win